that is fascinating phil, i always thought that a fast growing city (such as dubai) would have fast growing crime rates, realy like that fact..

ot, i take my camera with me whenever i know that it wont give me hard time storing it somewhere (cant bring it to college and cafe shops with my friends, but on walks, shopping, and similar occasions its there by my side), and i go taking photos when i plan it too..

I think the threat of being guilty until being found innocent in the hands of a very slow justice system, with potentially harsh sentences and then deportation at the end of it all keeps petty crime low.

The slightest hint of a major crime and the local CID track down people pretty fast, with nasty consequences!